Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·2)
c9-08123Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
16. Qc6+ Ke5 17. Bb2+ c3 18. Bxc3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to b2 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke5, then Bb2+ and you stay on top.
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